Beignets français

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Beignets français

Beignets are fried dough preparations made in several forms. In Alsace, Carnival beignets include versions with apples, jam or elderflowers. Another regional type is the elongated Schenkele, also called Schankala, which contains ground almonds.[1][2]

Schenkele dough can include flour, eggs, sugar, butter and kirsch. The shaped pieces are fried, drained and finished with cinnamon sugar while still warm. They are associated with Carnival and Mardi Gras festivities.[2]

References

Sources checked:

  1. Beignets de carnaval (Fastnachtkiechle) — Office de tourisme Obernai
  2. Recette de Schenkele, le beignet de Carnaval alsacien — Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie
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